The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which is currently rated as 10 percent disabling under DC 5010 (degenerative joint disease), does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was found to be limited by pain and weakness, but did not reach shoulder level or involve ankylosis. The examination reports do not support a finding that the disability warrants a 20 percent evaluation under DC 5201 (limitation of motion).
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (Right Shoulder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2013
- Citation
- 1334259
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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